Tinubu Appoints Management Team for Nigerian Education Loan Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 3 qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

The appointment was contained in a press statement signed by Presidents Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuli Ngaleli on Friday.

The statement added that, “In line with his determination to secure Nigeria’s socio-economic future by ensuring sustainable higher education and critical skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth”.

The 3 qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund

(1) Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr – Managing Director/CEO

(2) Mr. Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala – Executive Director, Finance and Administration

(3) Mr. Mustapha Iyal – Executive Director, Operations

“With the appointment of the management team, the President expects that the necessary apparatuses are expeditiously put in place for the effective take-off of this pivotal Fund for the immediate and lasting benefit of Nigerian students and families in all parts of the country” the statement added.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE 

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE NIGERIAN EDUCATION LOAN FUND

In line with his determination to secure Nigeria’s socio-economic future by ensuring sustainable higher education and critical skill development for all Nigerian students and the youth, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND):

(1) Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr – Managing Director/CEO

(2) Mr. Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala – Executive Director, Finance and Administration

(3) Mr. Mustapha Iyal – Executive Director, Operations

With the appointment of the management team, the President expects that the necessary apparatuses are expeditiously put in place for the effective take-off of this pivotal Fund for the immediate and lasting benefit of Nigerian students and families in all parts of the country.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale 

Special Adviser to the President 

(Media & Publicity)

April 5, 2024